Venture Lounge

Get ready for a burger experience like no other at The Burger Place! They're dishing out some of the tastiest burgers in Melbourne, and here's the lowdown: their patties are 100% pure ground beef, and they don't stop there - Fries and buns? Homemade and seriously delicious. Join us in celebrating The Burger Place's incredible journey! To learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, visit: Legacyangelnetwork.com

Chance Glasco is one of the original co-founders of Infinity Ward and the Call of Duty Franchise. He's now the Founder of Good Dog Studios, and the Leading Creative for Martial Arts Tycoon Brazil. Martial Arts Tycoon puts you in the shoes of Lucas, who receives a Jiu-jitsu gym in the favela as a gift from his Uncle Renato. Your mission, as assigned by Renato, is to use your skills to teach Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and help your family and community thrive. Wishlist Martial Arts Tycoon Brazil on Steam, Now!: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432600/Martial_Arts_Tycoon_Brazil/ Special Arts to our Sponsor and Host of The Podcast: Rising Tide Tap & Table in Port Canaveral! Timestamps: Intro 00:00 - 3:14 Chance is back! 3:15 - 15:48 No Russian 15:49 - 19:11 Brazil 19:12 - 27:06 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 27:07 - 30:43 Martial Arts Tycoon Brazil 30:44 - 39:49 Matt Meets Chance 39:50 - 43:48 Shoyoroll 43:49 - 49:10 Climate Resilience Education 49:11 - 54:44 Living in Brazil 54:45 - 57:57 Support the Game 57:58 - 1:01:10 Q&A 1:01:11 - 1:25:17

Darlyne McGee, a cosmetology legend, began her 50-year journey in the industry as a salon receptionist. In 1973, she opened Silhouette Hair Design, now marking its 50th anniversary. Darlyne's mentorship has impacted over 500 cosmetologists, many of whom are salon owners today. She's expanded to six salons and a beauty school, emphasizing community service involvement. At 84, Darlyne still dedicates six days a week to her salon, attends hair shows, and holds numerous professional awards. Beyond her career, she treasures her family, including three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Join us in celebrating Darlyne McGee's incredible journey and her inspiring impact on the cosmetology world. To learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, visit: Legacyangelnetwork.com

Joey Guest is a dynamic podcast host, creator, and trusted advisor hailing from the sunny shores of Merritt Island, Florida. With an infectious passion for #lifestyleoptimization, Joey has become a prominent voice in the world of self-improvement and personal development. Check out his Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UC82SR2Iek4MkKGKTyvkUzHQ 6 Types of Working Genius 00:00 - 5:14 Jocko "Good" 5:15 - 8:36 Intro 8:37 - 10:28 Studying Youtube 10:29 - 20:04 Background & Family 20:05 - 25:41 Real Estate Startup 25:41 - 33:26 Startup Grind 33:27 - 36:09 Presentation Alive and Dead 36:10 - 46:30 Outside of Work - BJJ 46:31 - 54:14 Advice - 10,000 Pushups 54:15 - 1:03:18

A clip from Ron Tarro's Episode of Venture Lounge, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aADzvYT7Lb8

Ron Tarro is the President of New World Angels, a serial entrepreneur & tech investor. -- To learn more about what's happening at Venture Lounge, visit legacyangelnetwork.com to get started.

Zulu Pods™ is an aerospace company committed to providing high quality, innovative lubrication delivery solutions that radically simplify short-duration engine architecture to reduce weight, cost, and complexity while improving performance. David Foster https://www.linkedin.com/in/djfoster/ Robert Sladen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sladen-mba-9746b327/ -- To learn more about what's happening at venture lounge, visit legacyangelnetwork.com . Timestamps: Intro 00:00 - 6:26 Working With A Family 6:27 - 9:23 Meeting Zulu Pods 9:24 - 11:15 Dave Foster: Working With Active Investors 11:16 - 15:20 Rob Sladen: Starting Zulu Pods 15:21 - 20:00 Early Partners - Building Relationships 20:01 - 31:05 Zulu Pod’s Merit 31:06 - 38:55 Full-Sprint Moments 38:56 - 45:51 “Don’t Hire Assholes” 45:52 - 50:08 EOS 50:09 - 1:00:12 Final Question - Advice and Compass 1:00:13 - End

David Sutton is a BJJ Black Belt under Carlson Gracie, and is joined by his Son David Sutton Jr.(Head MMA Coach at Hotbox), to talk about building the most successful MMA Gym on the Space Coast with Jiujitsu legend Carlson Gracie. The Gym: https://bjjmelbournefl.com Jiujiteira Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/jiujiteirausa/ To learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, visit: Legacyangelnetwork.com -- Timestamps Introduction 00:00 - 6:35 America's Most Depressing Town 6:36 - 9:18 Introductions to Martial Arts 9:19 - 12:42 UFC 12:43 - 17:22 Building a Gym 17:23 - 27:53 Navigating COVID 27:54 - 30:08 Carlson Gracie Gets Involved 30:09 - 36:08 Finding Peace 36:09 - 45:54 Family BJJ 45:55 - 47:31 MMA and Pro Fighters 47:32 - 54:29 What's Next 54:30 - 1:02:23 Final Question: Drive and Advice 1:02:24 - END

Lynda Weatherman is the President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC), She is responsible for the attraction of new business and investment and retention of existing industry throughout Brevard County. Lynda joins us in the Venture Lounge with a Live Audience to talk about about her work in Brevard and the future of the Space Coast. To learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, visit Legacyangelnetwork.com Timestamps: Intro 00:00 - 3:33 U.A.P. 3:34 - 5:48 Native Floridian 5:49 - 7:40 Aspiration and Stupidity 7:41 - 11:18 What Makes Florida Unique 11:19 - 28:18 Creating A Common Good 28:19 - 38:08 The Next Generation 38:09 - 40:16 "Little Ponies:" 40:17 - 42:10 Coming Up 42:11 - 42:45 Intermission 42:46 - 42:47 New Biking Trail 42:48 - 44:37 EDC's Involvment in Waste Water 44:38 - 59:21 The Question: Drive and Advice 59:22 - 1:04:02 Q&A: 1:04:03 - 1:04:36 Question 1: Involvement in the BrightLine? Potential Stops? 1:04:37 - 1:09:06 Homeless 1:09:07 - 1:14:48 Question 2: Gaps We Can Fill? 1:14:49 - End

Jim Donnally is the retired CFO of Glockner Enterprises, a serial entrepreneur, and investor. He was recently mentioned in the July / August 2023 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine for his work in the economic rehabilitation of Portsmouth, Ohio. The Rolling Stone Article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/... -- From Jim (Who is alive and well but plans ahead like a proper accountant): FINAL WISHES If anyone feels the need to build a monument in a graveyard, please inscribe the headstone with “Wished he’d spent more time at the office”. OBITUARY Born in Radford Virginia on September 26, 1964, he was ___. He died on (date) in (location) while having sex and after a long battle with hole number 16 on the Vinoy golf course and left behind his outstanding wife and life partner Terri Laxton, daughter Tiffany Laxton, sons-in-law Caleb Caldwell and Dave Bolin, mother Charlotte Ann Keetly Donnally Pauley, father William Thomas (Tom) Donnally and truly wonderful step-mother Kay (just plane K) Lyons Donnally, four grandchildren Colton Bolin, Ivy Bolin, Duke Caldwell and Kaiser Caldwell, niece Kaitlin Maryann Donnally and brother Michael Thomas (named after his father who is just like him) Donnally and sister-in-law Angie Spence Donnally. Graduated from Barboursville High School in 1982 and Marshall University in 1991, he flourished in public accounting with Hayflich (and Steinberg) CPAs before joining the Glockner Family of Businesses in Portsmouth Ohio in 1996. His resume at linkedin.com/in/jimdonnally was long and self-serving, but he made lists and made efforts. Despite his financial successes, he made many more mistakes and poor choices. He loved freedom, traveling, CrossFit, winning (and being on teams of winners), people, the arts and his dog, Madi. He was not a particularly good son, brother, husband, father nor grandfather, but he loved them all. He was an okay employee and co-worker and enjoyed reading and writing. He was addicted to venture risk and was passionate about capital flows. He was a one-time guest on the Local Legends Podcast number 57 on YouTube and included two lists for success at    • Jim Donnally | LLP 57 | Becoming CFO ...   He played on many golf courses that exceeded his ability, but especially enjoyed his golf and tennis memberships at Guyan Golf & Country Club, Spring Valley Country Club, Vinoy Golf & Country Club and Bellefonte Country Club. He also enjoyed his corporate membership at Portsmouth Spartan Kettlebell Club CrossFit affiliate. He was a long-time resident of the Glockner Locke and Dam 31 Resort and Spa in Lewis County (Firebrick) Kentucky (residing at different times in units 2, 4 and 5). He enjoyed a lock-and-leave lifestyle in Saint Petersburg Florida and Saint John’s Newfoundland Canada. In lieu of sending anything to the family that they must dispose, contributions may be sent to The Glockner Family Foundation at P.O. Box 1308 Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Friends may drop in to celebrate his life at 206 Market Street Portsmouth, Ohio on Tuesday (date) from 5pm to 7pm. Admission at the door will be $40. Vendors known to him will receive a substantial discount. Large ballpark hotdogs will be served on heated buns with sauce, mustard, onions and/or ketchup with individual bags of chips and Doritos. Water, Bernie G. beer, wine and hard spirits will also be available, and guests may enjoy the good gin if they like. Name tags are required. Friends may drop in to celebrate his life at 355 4th Street North Saint Petersburg, Florida on Thursday (date) from 4pm to 6pm. Admission will be $5. Timestamps: Ressurection in Pill City 0:00 - 17:03 Introduction 17:03 - 18:48 Conclusion of a Career 18:49 - 28:48 Why Venture? 28:49 - 32:28 Best and Worst Venture Deal Attributes 32:29 - 1:04:30 Being Creative 1:04:31 - 1:06:23 Jim's Honesty 1:06:23 - 1:11:03 Final Question/Inner Compass 1:11:04 - END

Michael Ayers is the President & CEO of the Melbourne Regional Chamber. To learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, visit Legacyangelnetwork.com 00:00 - 3:29 Shoe Game 3:30 - 7:27. Introductions 7:28 - 11:09. Living on Capital Hill 11:10 - 19:06 The Melbourne Chamber 19:07 - 22:57. Seeing The Growth In Melbourne 22:58 - 24:32 Mustard's Last Stand 24:33 - 29:38. Right Place and Time For a Career 29:59 - 33:26. Politics (Likes & Dislikes) 33:27 - 39:27. Growing a Business 39:28 - 44:05. Greatest Influences 44:06 - 46:47. Looking at the Future 46:48 - 54:12 Melbourne Culture 54:13 - 56:14. Ghost Tour 56:15 - 1:03:55. The Dolphin Suit 1:03:56 - 1:06:15. Apolitcal 1:06:16 - 1:13:52. Sports and Gladiators 1:13:53 - End. Advice/Moral Compass

Sara Houston owner and operator of Sara Hawks Houston State Farm Insurance.Melbourne Board Member, New Life Mission Board Member, and Second generation State Farm Agent Born and raised in Brevard County

Misty Marot is the CEO & President at Novel Engineering, Inc. She's the founder of one of Brevard's premiere Woman owned businesses, and a leading professional in Brevard County.

Stephanie Is a Women In Business Mentor, CEO at WeVibin Inc , providing non-invasive and nonpharmaceutical solutions for improved cognitive performance in adult ADD, Anxiety, Autism, TBIs and Sleep/relaxation. She's been instrumental in launching countless startups in the both hometown of Pittsburgh, PA and has been a resident of Melbourne, Fl for the last decade building her own start up and advising many others. Timestamps: Intro & Discussing the movie "Air" 0:00 - 8:15 Introduction 8:16 0 11:05 Stephanie’s Background 11:06 - 14:13 Key to Communal Growth 14:14 - 20:58 Definition of Angel Group 20:59 - 23:29 Shark Tank Vs Angel Groups 23:30 - 29:05 Angel Investing 101 29:06 - 31:32 What Investors Are Looking For 31:33 - 39:27 Early Mistakes to Avoid 39:28 - 45:25 Current Trends 45:26 - 47:32 Fear, Kindness & Guidance 47:33 - 58:39 Final Question (Motivation and Advice) 58:40 - End

Tony Megs is the President & CEO of Sharable. As an OG Tech Entrepreneur, he's candid about the pitfalls of success, the big risks he's taken, and has a valuable perspective on "Wealth Management". Intro/ChitChat 0:00 - 10:09 Tony’s Background 10:10 - 15:44 Optimizing American Express 15:45 - 25:05 Childhood 25:06 - 34:13 Emerging Technology 34:14 - 40:02 Taking Chances 40:03 - 50:11 Mentorship and Family 50:12 - 59:52 Managing Success 59:53 - 1:13:12 The Question/Drive/Advice 1:13:13 - End

Alex Buckles Linked-In Profile is DIALED in. Best put, Alex is: An Autism Advocate on Steroids , the CEO at Forecastable | Co-Selling Aficionado | Sales-Process Connoisseur | Revenue-Team Integrator | United States Marine Corps Veteran | Proudest Father of All Time. If you want to learn more about what we're doing at Venture Lounge, Visit Legacyangelnetwork.com to get started. Thanks for watching! -- Timestamps: ChitChat (or Disney Fireworks) 0:00 - 3:05 Co-Selling 3:06 - 7:56 Disconnecting & A Huge Burnout 7:57 - 16:24 Introduction 16:25 - 19:30 Experience In Sales 19:31 - 26:25 Don’t Give Up 26:26 - 30:33 The Why - Pathways for Autism/Metra 30:34 - 44:52 Raising Capital 44:53 - 49:05 Becoming An Entrepreneur 49:06 - 53:22 Learning at the Bottom 53:23 - 59:14 The Question/Drive 59:15 - 1:02:28 Advice/Closing 1:02:29 - End

Scott Washburn, an OG Chick-fil-A owner, talks leadership, boating, and working with family. He excels in fostering a strong company culture, enjoys boating adventures, and navigates the family-business dynamics. His story inspires entrepreneurship and offers valuable insights into success and fulfillment. To learn more about what we're building at the Venture Lounge, visit: https://www.legacyangelnetwork.com

Join us for this live audience episode with Rich Hensel, a community-minded businessman and leader. A retired Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve at Station Port Canaveral, Rich's commitment to service and his entrepreneurial spirit has greatly shaped his business journey. Throughout his career, Rich has co-founded numerous local companies, leaving a mark on the community. We explore his passion for creating opportunities, fostering growth, and making a positive impact on those around him. INTRO 00:00 - 4:20 MEETING RICH 4:21 - 9:22 COAST GUARD TO ENTREPRENEUR 9:23 - 14:10 UNIQUE CHILDHOOD 14:11 - 17:01 EARLY MISTAKES 17:02 - 22:33 RESTAURANT BUSINESS & SPACE 22:34 - 28:28 GROWTH IN FLORIDA 28:29 - 33:40 HOW TO START 33:41 - 34:38 INVOLVING FAMILY 34:39 - 36:42 CNB COUNSELING 36:43 - 39:20 Q&A 39:21 - 50:48 THE QUESTION/ADVICE 50:49 - END To learn more about what we're building at the Venture Lounge, visit: https://www.legacyangelnetwork.com

Anne Conroy-Baiter is the President of Junior Achievement on the Space Coast. JA empowers kids K-12 with crucial life skills like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness that continues to make a huge impact on the future of space coast. She’s also a mother, painter, and conduit of entrepreneurial opportunity to the local community at large.

Brent Peebles is a Financial Advisor at Raymond James & passionate advocate of economic growth in Melbourne, Florida.